Ep 45: Trusting Your Inner GPS: Lesley Sprague on Leaving Family Business and Finding Authentic Success

What if the one thing holding you back from your true calling isn’t fear—it’s ignoring that tiny whisper within?In this episode of the Reforge Your Life Show, Joe Rivera sits down with intuitive business coach and podcaster Lesley Sprague, who reveals how surrendering to intuition (instead of the status quo) can be the key to completely transforming your life and your work.Lesley shares her extraordinary pivot from the security of a family-run dairy transportation business to the uncertain—yet deeply fulfilling—world of entrepreneurship. She dives into the real story behind this leap: burnout, grief, gut feelings, and the relentless voices (from herself and others) telling her to stick with the “safe” path. You’ll hear Lesley’s practical advice for building your intuition like a muscle, how to quiet both the external naysayers and the inner critic, and how powerful a single, unwavering decision can be in creating massive change.Key highlights from this episode:Lesley’s unexpected path from running a dairy transportation company to coaching others on intuition and business (03:38)The moment burnout and grief combined to force a life-altering decision (07:09)Why you don’t have to know the “how” to take your first step toward purpose (41:02)The power of mentorship—and why having support is essential for real growth (13:24)How fear actually signals growth, and how to reframe it as a beacon for expansion (16:06)Lesley’s powerful grounding and intuition-building exercise you can do right now (34:00)The importance of faith, core values, and decision-making in overcoming “limited beliefs” (22:34 & 27:59)Practical advice for anyone ready to reforge their life—no matter how small the first step (42:16)Tune in for a deeply authentic, actionable conversation that will help you trust yourself, unlock your intuition, and make the leap toward your true purpose.Episode Overview:[00:00:04] - Introduction by Joe Rivera[00:01:24] - Lesley shares her background and entrepreneurial journey[00:07:09] - Facing burnout, grief, and the turning point to make a change[00:10:25] - Early exposure to personal development and intuition[00:13:24] - The role of mentorship and battling self-doubt[00:16:06] - Reframing fear as a sign of growth[00:22:34] - Breaking through limited beliefs and identifying core values[00:27:59] - The transformative power of decisive action[00:34:00] - Guided intuition exercise with Lesley[00:39:27] - Defining purpose and “reforging” your path[00:41:02] - Advice for anyone wanting to reforge their life[00:42:56] - What brings Lesley joy and closing remarksMake sure to like, follow, subscribe—and most importantly, share this episode with someone who needs that nudge to reforge their life!